Is Alakazam Good in Diamond & Pearl Playthrough?
Trade evolution from Kadabra. AbilitySynchronize copies status conditions back to the attacker. Alakazam handles Maylene, contributes against Fantina, and outspeeds most of Cynthia's team. Shadow Ball is now Special in Gen 4, giving Alakazam Ghost coverage that actually matches its strength.
Abra trades roughly evenly with Roark's team.
Kadabra has the type edge here and should clean up Gardenia's team.
Alakazam has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Alakazam has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Alakazam has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Alakazam trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Alakazam has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Alakazam has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Alakazam has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Alakazam has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Alakazam has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Alakazam trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Alakazam has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Abra can be received through an in-game trade on Route 203.
- After Roark
- TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
- After Gardenia
- TM43NormalSecret Power70100%20
- After Crasher Wake
- TM85PsychicDream Eater150100%15
- TM23SteelIron Tail10075%15
- TM30GhostShadow Ball80100%15
- After Maylene
- TM60FightingDrain Punch75100%10
- TM10NormalHidden Power60100%15
- After Byron
- TM29PsychicPsychic135100%10
Your Abra should hit Level 16 before you reach Gardenia, at typical leveling pace.
- STARTING (Lv 16)
- LV 16PsychicConfusion75100%25
- After Roark
- TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
- LV 24PsychicPsybeam98100%20
- After Crasher Wake
- TM85PsychicDream Eater150100%15
- TM30GhostShadow Ball80100%15
- LV 34PsychicPsycho Cut105100%20
- LV 40PsychicPsychic135100%10
- LV 42PsychicFuture Sight180100%10
Most players are ready to trade before reaching Maylene.
- After Roark
- TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
- After Gardenia
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- LV 24PsychicPsybeam98100%20
- After Crasher Wake
- TM85PsychicDream Eater150100%15
- TM68NormalGiga Impact15090%5
- LV 34PsychicPsycho Cut105100%20
- LV 40PsychicPsychic135100%10
- LV 42PsychicFuture Sight180100%10
How to Get Alakazam in Diamond & Pearl
A trade step sits in Alakazam's 3-stage chain from Abra. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Abra shows up at solid rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Alakazam in DP
The path to Alakazam starts with Abra at Lv. 4-47 via walking and trade encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch AbraRoute 203Lv.4-5GrassRate 15%Route 215Lv.20GrassRate 10%Oreburgh City - North West houseIn-game tradeRate 100%Trade for (give Machop)
Step 2Catch or Evolve KadabraRoute 215Lv.20-22GrassRate 15%Victory Road - 2FLv.45-47CaveRate 25%or evolve from Abra (Step 1)
Step 3Alakazam ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Alakazam egg.
Alakazam Weakness
Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Alakazam for super-effective damage. Alakazam's special bulk (base 95 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Alakazam Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Alakazam
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
 Shiftry GrassDark | C | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Murkrow builds →Pursuit 2x56-67% Astonish 2x29-35% | ||
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Masquerain builds →Ominous Wind 2x37-44% Thief 2x29-35% | ||
 Mothim Bug | C | |
 Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Ball 2x71-84% Feint Attack 2x93-110%KO | ||
Shiftry GrassDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Shiftry builds →Feint Attack 2x99-117%KO Shadow Ball 2x48-56% | ||
 Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Scyther builds →U-turn 2x124-146%KO Pursuit 2x48-56% | ||
 Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x87-102%KO Sucker Punch 2x54-63% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Ball 2x71-84% Feint Attack 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Absol builds →Bite 2x121-143%KO Shadow Claw 2x93-110%KO | ||
Shiftry GrassDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Shiftry builds →Feint Attack 2x99-117%KO Shadow Ball 2x48-56% | ||
 Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Drapion builds →Bite 2x89-106%KO Shadow Ball 2x34-41% Pin Missile 2x16-20% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Scyther builds →U-turn 2x124-146%KO Pursuit 2x48-56% | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Ball 2x69-81% Sucker Punch 2x119-141%KO | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Absol builds →Bite 2x119-141%KO Shadow Claw 2x92-108%KO | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Skuntank builds →Night Slash 2x106-125%KO Shadow Claw 2x71-83% | ||
Shiftry GrassDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Shiftry builds →Feint Attack 2x98-116%KO Shadow Ball 2x46-54% | ||
Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Drapion builds →Bite 2x90-106%KO Shadow Ball 2x33-40% Pin Missile 2x16-19% | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Ball 2x69-82% Sucker Punch 2x118-140%KO Silver Wind 2x34-41% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Absol builds →Bite 2x118-140%KO Shadow Claw 2x92-109%KO | ||
Shiftry GrassDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Shiftry builds →Feint Attack 2x96-114%KO Shadow Ball 2x46-54% Silver Wind 2x34-41% | ||
Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Drapion builds →Bite 2x88-105%KO Shadow Ball 2x33-39% Pin Missile 2x15-17% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Skuntank builds →Night Slash 2x104-122%KO Shadow Claw 2x69-82% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Weavile builds →Night Slash 2x128-151%KO Shadow Claw 2x86-101%KO | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Ball 2x68-81% Sucker Punch 2x117-138%KO Silver Wind 2x35-41% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Absol builds →Bite 2x117-138%KO Shadow Claw 2x92-108%KO | ||
Shiftry GrassDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Shiftry builds →Feint Attack 2x96-114%KO Shadow Ball 2x44-52% Silver Wind 2x33-40% | ||
Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Drapion builds →Bite 2x86-103%KO Shadow Ball 2x33-40% Pin Missile 2x15-18% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Absol builds →Sucker Punch 2x158-187%KO Shadow Claw 2x94-110%KO | ||
Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Weavile builds →Night Slash 2x132-156%KO Shadow Claw 2x88-104%KO | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Ball 2x69-82% Sucker Punch 2x120-142%KO Silver Wind 2x35-42% | ||
Shiftry GrassDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Shiftry builds →Feint Attack 2x98-115%KO Shadow Ball 2x46-54% Silver Wind 2x35-42% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Skuntank builds →Night Slash 2x106-125%KO Shadow Claw 2x70-83% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Absol builds →Sucker Punch 2x163-192%KO X-Scissor 2x108-128%KO Shadow Claw 2x96-112%KO | ||
Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Weavile builds →Night Slash 2x133-157%KO X-Scissor 2x101-119%KO Shadow Claw 2x89-104%KO | ||
 Cacturne GrassDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Cacturne builds →Sucker Punch 2x146-172%KO Pin Missile 2x18-21% | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Ball 2x69-81% Sucker Punch 2x121-143%KO Silver Wind 2x35-42% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Heracross builds →Megahorn 2x235-276%KO Night Slash 2x92-108%KO Shadow Claw 2x92-108%KO | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, Starmie's Surf hits Alakazam for 34-40%. Tyranitar threatens a KO with Crunch (133-157%). Latias deals 78-92% with Draco Meteor.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin19-23% Surf34-40% Thunderbolt34-40% Ice Beam34-40% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Tyranitar builds →Crunch 2x133-157%KO Pursuit 2x67-79% Stone Edge83-98% Earthquake83-98% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Latias builds →Draco Meteor78-92% Surf54-64% Dragon Pulse51-61% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Infernape builds →Close Combat41-49% U Turn 2x98-116%KO Fire Blast31-36% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Alakazam View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x95-112%KO Focus Blast35-41% Explosion110-129%KO | ||
Alakazam Evolutions
Alakazam evolved from Abra's chain using a trade. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Abra eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Abra pushed Alakazam to 500 total stats. Sp.Def saw the largest single gain at +40. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Alakazam to get Abra eggs easily using 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Encore, Fire Punch and 5 more.
DP Alakazam Best Moveset
135 Sp. Atk and 120 Speed make Alakazam one of the fastest and hardest-hitting special attackers available. Held ItemFocus Sash guarantees surviving one hit through those paper defenses, and the moveset blitzes targets with special Psychic attacks and coverage before they get a second turn.
Best Build
Alakazam best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Don't skip the egg moves. Alakazam picks up Barrier and Encore only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Future Sight and Dream Eater while coverage across 9 types adds range.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Its superb memory lets it recall everything it has experienced from birth. Its IQ exceeds 5,000.
Its highly developed brain is on par with a supercomputer. It can use all forms of psychic abilities.
Alakazam Diamond & Pearl Guide
In Diamond & Pearl, Alakazam looks average on paper at 500 BST. But Magic Guard is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier sweeper on our tier list. Psychic with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Diamond & Pearl, but Alakazam does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Alakazam hits 600 BST.
No. Alakazam is not catchable in the wild. It only comes from trade-evolving Kadabra. Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Kadabra to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required.
Synchronize copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them. That's the one you want on Alakazam. Inner Focus works too if your team needs something different.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Alakazam appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves